The Love We Make
Showtime Networks | Release Date: November 11, 2011 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
65
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Generally favorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
1
Negative:
1
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83
The A.V. ClubNoel MurrayNov 9, 2011
Mostly, though, the pleasure of The Love We Make comes from watching one of the most famous musicians in the world looking totally chill, whether he's rehearsing with his band or casually chatting with Bill Clinton. Read full review
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The Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyNov 10, 2011
While the documentary stops short of hagiography, it offers a delicate portrait of a man with an extraordinarily youthful energy and enthusiasm for music, people and life. Read full review
80
VarietyRobert KoehlerNov 10, 2011
The former Beatle, a longtime Maysles friend, could have found no better documentarian. Read full review
75
New York PostKyle SmithNov 11, 2011
The magical mystery that is Paul McCartney may never be solved, but for fans (the line forms behind me), the new documentary The Love We Make includes some memorable displays of his world-conquering charm. Read full review
70
The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisNov 10, 2011
Captured mostly in gorgeous black and white, The Love We Make is alternately trite, touching, funny and fascinating. Read full review
67
IndieWireEric KohnNov 10, 2011
The Love We Make provides sufficient behind-the-scenes nuggets for diehard fans of McCartney and Maysles alike. Read full review
63
Slant MagazineChuck BowenNov 7, 2011
The Love We Make is mostly about placing viewers in an icon's shoes as he makes a rehabilitative gesture toward a city with which he's grown considerable roots. Read full review
60
Time OutDavid FearNov 8, 2011
What does resonate is how the film captures McCartney in laid-back ambassador mode, walking around in midtown and turning big names into awestruck fanboys. Read full review
25
San Francisco ChronicleDavid WiegandDec 15, 2011
I know this is heresy on a number of fronts, but much of The Love We Make is boring. Read full review
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